Biden signs $768B defense spending bill into law

“The Act provides vital benefits and enhances access to justice for military personnel and their families, and includes critical authorities to support our country’s national defense,” President Joe Biden said in a statement.

Bidens welcome new puppy, Commander, to the White House

His name appears to be a play on Biden’s status as commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces.

Crowd boos after Trump reveals he got COVID-19 booster shot

Former President Donald Trump revealed he received a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, drawing boos from a crowd in Dallas. "If you don't want to take it, you shouldn't be forced to take it. No mandates," he told the crowd. “But take credit because we saved tens of millions of lives. Take credit. Don't let them take that away from you.”

Biden raises standards on vehicle mileage to fight climate change

In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.

Trump returns to Dallas with First Baptist visit, 'History Tour' at AAC

Former President Donald Trump attended services at First Baptist Dallas ahead of an appearance at the American Airlines Center on Sunday.

Biden pledges fight for voting rights, police reform in SC State address

President Joe Biden addressed South Carolina State University graduates and pledged to fight for stalled voting rights and police reform legislation.

Parts of Vanessa Guillen Act included in defense bill set to be signed by President Biden

Changes are coming to the military justice system following the murder of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen. This year's defense spending bill, approved by the Senate, includes new protocols for handling complaints of sexual abuse and harassment.

Trial for ex-Fort Worth officer Aaron Dean delayed until May

The trial for the former Fort Worth officer accused of killing Atatiana Jefferson is being pushed back until May.

House votes to hold former Trump aide Mark Meadows in contempt in Jan. 6 probe

The House has voted to hold former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress after he ceased to cooperate with the Jan. 6 committee investigating the Capitol insurrection.

Ex-Fort Worth officer Aaron Dean's lawyers ask to delay murder trial

The lawyers for the former Fort Worth officer accused of killing Atatiana Jefferson want more time to prepare for his murder trial. They also want the trial moved out of Tarrant County.

Derek Chauvin guilty plea expected in George Floyd federal case

Derek Chauvin has notified the federal court in Minnesota of a change of plea to charges that he violated George Floyd's constitutional rights. A change of plea hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. at the federal courthouse in St. Paul. 

Elon Musk named Time's 2021 Person of the Year

Time has named Elon Musk, the world’s richest man who leads electric car maker Tesla and rocket company SpaceX, as its 2021 Person of the Year.

Judge to consider ex-Fort Worth officer Aaron Dean's change of venue request

Lawyers for a former Fort Worth police officer hope his trial will be moved out of Tarrant County. They say he cannot get a fair hearing in the city where he is accused of murdering Atatiana Jefferson.

Appeals court rejects Trump's effort to shield records from Jan. 6 panel

A federal appeals court has ruled against an effort by former President Donald Trump to shield documents from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.

Biden kicks off summit on democracy, calls on world leaders to ‘lock arms’

President Joe Biden’s Summit for Democracy, a two-day virtual meeting of some 110 countries, kicked off Thursday. Here’s what you need to know.

Senate rejects Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses

The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.